Program Manager

Summary

This position is part of the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office, Department of Energy. As a Program Manager, you will serve as an expert advisor within the Department of Energy's Office of Coal. In this role, the incumbent plans, manages, and oversees research, development, and demonstration projects focused on converting coal into high-value products, utilizing coal combustion residues, and implementing carbon mineralization technologies.

The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. The Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office office works to unleash the full potential of America's hydrocarbon and geothermal resources to provide affordable, reliable, and secure energy. We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans.

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As a Program Manager, you will:

• Plan, organize, and manage, highly complex scientific and engineering programs and projects that lack established precedents, developing the necessary operating plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Serve as an expert technical authority to explain, interpret, and defend agency policies and technical decisions to stakeholders with divergent, opposing, or conflicting viewpoints.
• Evaluate the technical merits, maturity, and risks of emerging technologies and alternative scientific approaches to recommend solutions that mitigate risks and support the agency's mission.
• Advise senior leadership on critical technical and policy issues, preparing comprehensive briefs, reports, and congressional testimony relating to program directions and achievements.
• Formulate project plans and monitors ongoing progress regarding cost, schedule, and quality, collaborating with Contracting Officers to manage multi-million dollar agreements, grants, and cost-sharing contracts.
• Represent the agency on interagency task forces, committees, and professional conferences to promote cooperation on scientific initiatives and ensure the infusion of cutting-edge technology into program efforts.

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is not remote, the selectee will be expected to report to the duty station(s) listed. If selected, military spouses, veteran caregivers, and spouses of foreign service employees may be eligible for applicable workplace flexibilities.
• Occasional Travel may be required.
• You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of entering the position and annually.

You must meet both the Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience to qualify for this series as described below. BASIC REQUIREMENT:

A. Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. OR

B. Combination of education and experience: education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level.

Specialized experience for this position is defined meeting 2 of 4 of the following: